Cleethorpes to host huge Festival Of The Sky with kites, hot air balloons and water displays

Flashback to the Cleethorpes International Kite festival in June 2007 (Image: Grimsby & Scunthorpe Newspapers)

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Hot Air Balloons, kites, and light and water displays are all likely to be part of the inaugural Cleethorpes Festival Of The Sky, which is likely to be held during a long weekend in September.

Events and activities will be taking place across a range of sites across the resort, including the beach, promenade, Pier Gardens and public spaces, as well as venues such as the Meridian Showground.

Kite sports, wildlife events, hot air ballooning and a light and water display are some of the core event activities that are being considered as part of the event, which will focus on the theme of the sky.

It is hoped the festival will provide a platform to showcase new, innovative arts and culture activities which will create a vibrant and exciting programme over a weekend open to all ages and abilities.

Kite Festivals were held in Cleethorpes during the 2000s, when hundreds of brightly coloured kites filled the skies.

A previous Cleethorpes Kite Festival (Image: Grimsby Live)

They were popular weekends with residents and tourists, especially in better weather.

The CoastNEL team, which includes local representatives from heritage, arts and culture groups, businesses and voluntary organisations supported by North East Lincolnshire Council , is behind the festival plan.

The team successfully secured £3.8 million from the Coastal Communities Fund (CCF) to help boost the local economy in Cleethorpes.

And now they are look for a festival director to bring the Festival Of The Sky to life.

Flashback to May 2001 and the Cleethorpes International Kite Festival (Image: Grimsby & Scunthorpe Newspapers)

Julia Thompson, Chair of CoastNEL, said: “It’s a wonderful opportunity for someone with the skills and experience to get involved at this early stage and help create and deliver an exciting programme of events.

“The festival aims to celebrate Cleethorpes as a place for everyone who enjoys being outdoors, for residents, to attract visitors particularly at the end of the season and benefit businesses across the resort.”

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